Linda A. Hurwitz has inspired people to get involved in Jewish causes in Baltimore and around the country for decades with her warmth, experience, and energy. An exceptional leader and fundraiser, Linda is a past National Campaign chair of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and a former president and past chair of National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP). She also serves as JFNA’s National Trainer and has spoken in over 120 Federations in North America.

Linda is also a past chair of the board of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. She served as the 2009 Campaign chair for The Associated along with every conceivable campaign position. Presently, Linda is chair of the Board for M2: the Institute for Experiential Jewish Education. She is a past president of the Board of Trustees of the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community Day School.

As a perpetual learner, Linda is a graduate of the ACHARAI: Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Development Institute. She has received many awards including the E.B. Hirsh Lifetime Achievement Award and the Israel Bonds Maryland Women’s Division award.

Linda holds a BA from Duke University and an MS from Johns Hopkins University. Linda and her husband Steven have been married for over 44 years and are the proud parents of Lauren, Michael and Andrew, and grandparents to 8.